The U.S. dairy industry has entered a historic growth phase, with domestic dairy product consumption reaching its highest levels in over 60 years and exports nearing record highs, according to a recent report by CoBank. This surge reflects a...
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program have introduced two new resources to aid dairy farmers and regulatory officials in managing the ongoing H5N1 outbreak. These tools aim to enhance disease detection...
Source: Dairy Farmer Cooperative news release
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative announced today its priorities for the next congressional session, focusing on rural workforce accessibility, trade and supply chain opportunities, the 2025 farm bill and climate and environmentally sustainable efforts.
"At Edge,...
The Dairy Cost Study program for 2025 is officially underway, with enrolment open from January 1 through February 28, 2025. Designed specifically for Alberta dairy producers, the program offers a no-cost, in-depth economic analysis of individual dairy operations for...
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a $306 million funding initiative to bolster its response to H5N1 avian influenza. This significant investment supports ongoing efforts to protect human and animal health and ensure food...
Source: Dairy Management Inc. news release
Dairy checkoff initiatives of 2024 successfully increased dairy access in schools, expanded market share for U.S. dairy products domestically and internationally and supported the industry's longstanding commitment to sustainability on behalf of U.S. dairy...
Source: American Farm Bureau Federation
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall delivered a letter to Congress this evening urging elected leaders to stand with farmers as they reconsider the contents of a Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the federal...
The 2024 Michigan 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest brought together 67 youth from across the state to test their knowledge of the dairy industry. Held on June 29 at Michigan State University’s Anthony Hall, the event featured teams from...
Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a State of Emergency to strengthen California's response to the ongoing outbreak of Avian Influenza A (H5N1), commonly known as Bird Flu. The virus, recently detected in dairy cows on farms in Southern California,...
Source: Transforming the Farmer to Consumer Supply Chain news release
Thanks to a landmark climate-smart agriculture project, a new soybean processing facility will soon open its doors in western Kansas to process climate-smart soybeans. It is ultimately expected to help...
